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Visionworks is a leading provider of eye care services in the U.S., sitting at the intersection of healthcare and retail. We are devoted to healthy eyes. We are passionate about Flawless vision. We want every person who visits our stores and affliated doctors to have an incredible experience. We believe in empowering people to see the world they love in a surprising simple way. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 146

TOTAL RATINGS: 3659

CEO: Greg Hare

Joining Visionworks - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Visionworks is that the company was prepared on their first day. Visionworks employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 77% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	31%
Prepared	38%
Somewhat Prepared	23%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	8%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Visionworks are rated an A+. At Visionworks most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 60% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Visionworks.

Answer	Percent
Every week	45%
Once a month	22%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	5%
Never	8%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	9%
No	91%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of men and 56% of women at Visionworks said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Visionworks employees earn $126,525. Visionworks ranks in the Top 15% for compensation in San Antonio, TX. Learn More about Salaries at Visionworks.

Average Salaries at Visionworks by Department

$135k*

Engineering

$148k*

Product

$102k*

Design

$107k*

Marketing

$99k*

Operations

$60k*

Admin

$190k*

Business Dev

$102k*

Finance

$97k*

Communications

$64k*

Customer Support

$118k*

$183k*

Legal

$142k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Visionworks, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Visionworks the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Visionworks, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	20%
Comp & Benefits	30%
Co-Workers	20%
Comfort & Familiarity	20%
Career Advancement Opportunities	10%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	20%
45 minutes	20%
30 minutes	20%
I eat at my desk	40%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	18%
Once a week	12%
Once a month	5%
Once a quarter	24%
Never	41%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Visionworks ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in San Antonio, TX. 74% of employees feel as though Visionworks is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 58% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Visionworks.

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?